Tantalizing Thai Recipes: An Illustrated Cookbook of Spicy Asian Dish Ideas!
Have you fallen in love with the delectable, spicy taste of Thai food? Well, you're certainly not the only one. People all over the world fall in love with these dishes every day! But can you bring that unique Thai taste home? Yes! These recipes will show you how. Getting the nuances of flavor in Thai dishes right, especially if you haven't made Thai dishes before, can be a bit tricky. The cuisine is complex, but don't let this intimate you. Even though some recipes may be categorized as "easy" or "quick", most Thai dishes are neither. Don't become discouraged if your first few dishes take longer than you'd think. It will take you some time to become accustomed to the steps and ingredients used most often.
War and Money: Book One
Dax, 15, conscripted into the Global Forces, is skeptical of the motive behind the ongoing alien wars. With her squad of fellow misfit soldiers, she sets out on an all-or-nothing fight for survival—which includes herself and her squad—as she seeks evidence to finally end the wars by befriending the aliens Earth is battling. Her odds are not good.
Daisy and her Magical Journal
Discover the Magic of Gratitude with Daisy! Meet Daisy -- a sweet, curious little girl who learns that gratitude is her greatest superpower. In Daisy and Her Magical Journal, kids will follow along as Daisy tackles real-life challenges -- from first-day-of-school nerves to dealing with bullies -- all with the help of her magical gratitude journal and her big heart. Perfect for parents, teachers, and caregivers, this rhyming children's book gently shows kids how writing down what they're thankful for can brighten even the hardest days.
The Federal Agents of Magic Saga: Two Complete Series
FBI Agent Diana Sheen is an agent with a secret... she carries a badge and a troll, along with a little magic. But her Most Wanted List is going to take a little extra effort. Grab this saga to start the Federal Agents of Magic story with the first 8 books in this collection and continue the story with the next 8 books of Rogue Agents of Magic. More than 3,500 pages of action-filled adventure awaits you!
Creature Feature: A Horrid Comedy
THERE IS SOMETHING STRANGE HAPPENING IN PLACIDVILLE! It is 1962. Kathy Anderson, a serious actress who took her training at the Actors Studio in New York, is stuck playing Vivacia, the Vampire Woman on Vivacia's House of Horrors for a local Chicago TV station. Finally fed up showing old monster movies to creature feature fans, she quits and heads to New York and the fame and footlights of Broadway. She stops off to visit her parents and old friends in Placidville, the all-Ameican, middle-class, blissfully normal Midwest small town she grew up in. But she finds things are strange in Placidville. Kathy's parents, her best friend from high school, the local druggist, even the Oberhausen twins are all acting curiously creepy, odiously odd, and wholly weird. Especially the town's super geeky nerd, Gerald, who warns of dark days ahead. Has Kathy entered a zone in the twilight? Did she reach the limits that are outer? Has she fallen through a mirror that is black? Or is it just -- just -- politics as usual!
Lie Me Down Among The Cold Dark Pines
Lie Me Down Among The Cold Dark Pines is a captivating crime noir that transcends the typical whodunit. It's a dark, fast-paced story that skillfully combines a gripping crime narrative with incisive social commentary, creating a thought-provoking and unforgettable read. Hart, her unconventional mother, and her younger brother settle down in a small town after years of living a transient life. Their fresh start is brutally interrupted when their family dog unearths a severed human hand, leading to the discovery of a corpse. With the local sheriff eager to close the case, Hart takes it upon herself to investigate, unraveling a sinister web of hidden secrets and corruption that runs deep within the town's facade.
Verndari Reckoning (Father, Creator, Spirit Book 5)
When a professor of literature, fleeing a dark chapter in her life, left California for NYC, she expected to be sharing her passion for classic fiction with a new group of young minds. Instead, she's organizing student protests against Verndari atrocities, alongside the university's enigmatic professor of philosophy. If Shakespeare and Socrates could have met for a conversation, she's pretty sure it would have been nothing like the ones she was having with him. Tempers flare. Frustration builds, right along with a slow burn emotional tension to melt even the most jaded heart. A life lived in dreams. An ancient legacy is revealed. A mysterious puzzle that holds the key to their joint destiny is uncovered. But will they solve it before it's too late? And will the stakes get even higher... as the battle for the souls of men rages on?
The Butcher of Hooper's Creek (Lincoln Hawk Series Book 6)
When Burley Reeve's outlaw gang terrorized Trinity, Marshal Lincoln Hawk was tasked with bringing them to justice. He tracked down the gang in Faulk's Gulch and killed Burley, but one outlaw, Fletcher Parr, escaped the gunfight. Before long Fletcher's trail grew cold, but Lincoln's mission became even more important when he discovered that Fletcher was responsible for numerous unsolved killings. In fact, it was rumored he could be the infamous Butcher of Hooper's Creek. Lincoln vowed to find his quarry, but with Fletcher on the loose, how many more men will die before he can uncover the truth about the events in Hooper's Creek and bring to an end the killer's murderous exploits?
Legacy of Roanoke (Nonfiction Journeys by Phillip Jason Taylor)
Dive into the rich tapestry of Roanoke, Virginia, through Legacy of Roanoke: Stories, Scandals, and Spirit of Virginia's Valley. This captivating exploration takes readers on a journey through the heart of the Roanoke Valley, revealing its transformation from a small town into a vibrant urban center, all while celebrating the unique culture, history, and people that define this remarkable region.
What I Remember Most
"I need to hide for a while." To do that, I had to change my appearance. I went to a cheap hair salon and had them cut six inches off, to the middle of my shoulder blades, then I had them cut a fringe of bangs. I went home and dyed my hair back to its original auburn color; from the blonde it had been the last ten years. I washed it, then dried it with my back to the mirror. I turned around and studied myself. Yep. That would work. For the last year I had been Dina Hamilton, collage artist, painter, and blonde wife of Covey Hamilton, successful investor. Before that, for almost twenty years, I was Dina Wild. Now I would be Grenady, short for Grenadine Scotch Wild, my real name. Yes, I was named after ingredients in drinks. It has been a curse my whole life. There have been many curses. I am cursed now, and I am packing up and getting the hell out of town."
Murder at Westminster: A 1920s Historical Cozy Mystery (The Kitty Worthington Mysteries Book 2)
When a high-ranking member of the nobility is murdered, Kitty Worthington once more is asked to investigate. Can she catch the killer before her sister's beloved pays the ultimate price? London. 1923. Much to her consternation, Kitty Worthington's debut season is a resounding success, prompting marriage proposals from lords, rogues, scoundrels, and ne'er do wells. Even as she dodges them, a new intrigue arises, and at Westminster, no less. A high-ranking member of the nobility is murdered, and her sister's beau has been framed to take the fall. With her sister's happiness at stake, Kitty sets out to investigate, ably aided by her faithful maid, two noble lords, a titled lady, and Sir Winston, her still flatulent Basset Hound. As they dash about London from the stews of St. Giles to the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair in search of the wily killer, can she convince the maddening Inspector Crawford to aid their quest? For if she fails to find the killer, her sister's beloved may very well hang from the wrong end of a rope.
Angels of Paradise
If you liked The Shawshank Redemption and Orange is the New Black, then you will love Angels of Paradise. When a British-American woman is accused of kidnapping her own son and imprisoned without sentencing in a notorious Bahamian jail, she must navigate culture shock, corruption, and divine intervention to survive and find meaning in the madness. Based on a true story, Angels of Paradise is a story about resilience and survival, perseverance, and a mother's unwavering love. The narrative also delves into the flaws of the criminal justice system and the quest for moral and spiritual justice. Despite their bleak circumstances, the prisoners discover ways to bond despite their cultural differences, forging solidarity in shared struggles and hope for a better future.
EDMUND DULAC'S ARABIAN NIGHTS AMERICAN WEEKLY ILLUSTRATIONS
In 1923, "Edmund Dulac, the Distinguished English Artist,"as he was billed on the front covers, was contracted by the Hearst organization to paint watercolors for The American Weekly. He illustrated thirteen different series with 106 watercolors from 1924's 'Bible Scenes and Heroes' through 1951's 'Tales from the Arabian Nights'. The two series presented here are the 1925 'Characters from the Arabian Nights' and the 1951 'Tales from the Arabian Nights'. The 1951 series was narrated by Watson Crewes, the staff writer for The American Weekly. We have included them with the cover illustration. There were no stories in the 1925 series, but the illustrations were all covered in the earlier book versions of The Arabian Nights which brought Dulac his initial recognition and early success.
Wings of Silver and Lilac (Dragon Touched Book 1)
"Born in the shadows. Marked by dragons. Chosen by fate." Cara has survived Easthaven's streets with nothing but her wit, her scars, and a strange birthmark that burns like fire when danger is near. But when a witch reveals the truth -- that her mark means she is dragon-touched -- Cara is thrust into a world of deadly tournaments, political intrigue, and returning dragons. To protect her only noble friend, Devon Blackthorn, Cara enters a contest where warriors fight for his marriage rights. Victory could give her power; failure could bind her to chains she cannot escape. Yet even as she trains with blades and magic, her heart belongs to Aiden -- the warlock whose passion could ignite kingdoms. With war brewing and dragons stirring, Cara must decide: will she rise as the dragon-touched warrior fate demands... or lose herself to the fires of love and loyalty?
BED, BREAKFAST, and BONES: A Ravenwood Cove Cozy Mystery (book 1)
Amanda Graham inherited a rundown bed and breakfast, a starving cat, and some dead guy who's buried in her garden! What should've been a simple remodeling project and a new business in a small Oregon beach town winds up to be so much more. With her uncle named as the number one murder suspect, a slew of odd neighbors and problematic townspeople, Amanda's considering just sitting down and eating her weight in chocolate pie. Sure, she could pack her bags and travel back to LA... or should she dig in, heal from her failed romance, and find a whole new set of friends and adventures in Ravenwood Cove?
And how could a quiet little coastal village have so many secrets?
Guardian Outcast (Star Scavenger Series Book 1)
Some alien relics should remain buried... Hudson Powell is a freelance pilot with no prospects but a desperate need to prove himself. Joining the Relic Guardian Force seemed like the perfect opportunity for redemption. Boy, was that a mistake. When the RGF proves corrupt, Hudson quits and becomes a relic hunter, scouring crashed wrecks for alien treasure. His path soon crosses with Tory Bellona, a mercenary as lethal as she is alluring, and with a deadly secret. But when Hudson uncovers a mysterious alien crystal, he awakens an ancient power capable of destroying entire worlds. For generations, no one questioned the origins of these alien wrecks or who built the interstellar portals. Now Hudson must uncover the terrifying truth -- or watch humanity face extinction.
The Quiet Gift: A Journey of Self Worth and Resilience
What if the quietest part of you held the key to your strength? In The Quiet Gift: A Journey of Self-Worth and Resilience, co-authors Pamela Cass and Natalie Davis introduce Emily -- a young woman who's spent her life trying not to be seen. Silenced by dyslexia, shaped by self-doubt, and burdened by a quiet belief that she's not enough, Emily's world begins to shift when she receives a worn red journal filled with questions that speak to her soul. And then, Sam appears. Not quite real -- but undeniably wise -- Sam becomes the voice Emily never knew she needed. Together, they begin a journey of reflection, healing, and transformation.
DARK CRIMES a British crime mystery full of twists (Detective Sophie Allen Book 1)
Meet Detective Sophie Allen, head of the newly-formed Violent Crime Unit in Dorset. She is pushed to the limit in her first major case as the team's head. On a cold November night, a young woman's body is discovered on a deserted footpath in a Dorset seaside town. She has been stabbed through the heart. It seems like a simple case for DCI Sophie Allen and her team to solve. But not when the victim's mother is found strangled the next morning... The case grows more complex as Sophie and her team begin to realize that each victim has secret histories, involving violence and intimidation. There's an obvious suspect but Sophie isn't convinced. Could someone else be lurking in the shadows, someone savagely violent, looking for a warped revenge?
Book of Shadow (The Hawthorne University Witch Prequel Series 2)
Cursed the moment I fell in love with her. While home in Raleigh for semester break, I didn't expect my girlfriend, Alondra, to ask me for a favor: present my Book of Shadows to the leader of a satanic cult. She was looking for a new male witch for her coven. Of course, she knew it wouldn't be me. But when a curse took hold of our college campus -- and the spirits I thought I'd left behind came back -- I realized I couldn't keep the book closed much longer. Now something dark surrounds me. Is it the work of the wizard with the devilish goatee? Or is it a little girl possessed by something far worse?
Caught on Camera (The Davenports Book 1)
America's golden boy and a woman with a scarred past trying not to get caught on camera... JP Davenport was born political royalty. There's no escaping the attention always focused on him -- no matter how hard he tries. And when the senate seat needs to be filled, all eyes in the country turn his way. But he doesn't want it. His attention is focused on one thing -- Vega, the beautiful videographer trying to score an interview with him. Despite their instant chemistry, she seems immune to his charms. Which only makes him want her more. He doesn't know the truth. Being with him would thrust Vega in the spotlight and expose her own secrets. After hiding for years behind the lens to escape her past, she doesn't want to be put in front of it. Yet her feelings for the dashing, charming, golden boy of American politics places her front and center. When their attraction finally combusts and dirty deeds from the past resurface to sully the present, will it mean an end to their future, or is love worth the risk?