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Kalen

Author : Nancey Cummings

Publisher : Nancey Cummings

Page : 115 pages

File Size : 16,43 MB

Release : 2018-11-02

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1370959850

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Sent on a mission to backwards Earth, alien physician Kalen never expected to find his destined mate.Meridan's alluring scent, soft curves and the fire in her spirit call to him the way no female ever has. She is his destined mate. He’s certain of that. Fierce and independent, nurse Meridan was never interested in settling down, with a human or an alien, especially not the arrogant, rude and devastatingly sexy medic Kalen. How far will Kalen go to claim the woman he loves when the rules between his planet and hers prevent him from doing just that? After a terrifying attack leaves Meridan near death, Kalen breaks the rules to save her and bind them together as mates. How will Meridan and Kalen find common ground before the universe tears them apart forever? Standalone, full length novel. No cheating. Happy Ever After.



Who's On My Side? The Story of Kalen Brown

Author : Keshawn Dodds

Publisher : Lulu.com

Page : 154 pages

File Size : 27,2 MB

Release : 2011-07-21

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1257929860

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Since the age of eight, Kalen Brown has been mentally and physically abused by his alcoholic father, Michael Brown. Now at eighteen years old and in search of a way out of this ten year nightmare, Kalen is given an opportunity to make some fast cash as a pick up man for a major gun runner named, Big Boss. Kalen's summer after graduating high school is filled with many mixed emotions, which leaves him to question his own self worth and also who is really on his side. His best friends, Jesse and Sharee have been doing their best to protect him from his father through the years, but the strained father/son relationship has reached its boiling point. Kalen must face the man who he calls the living devil. One way or another, with all of the conflict that has risen in his life, Kalen's journey with Michael and Big Boss will come to an end during this summer.



Pride's Run

Author : Cathryn Fox writing as Cat Kalen

Publisher : Cathryn Fox

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 10,48 MB

Release : 2019-02-08

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 0987855913

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Seventeen year old Pride is a tracker—a werewolf with a hunger for blood. Taught to trick and to lure, she is the perfect killing machine. Kept leashed in the cellar by a master who is as ruthless as he is powerful, Pride dreams of freedom, of living a normal life, but escape from the compound is near impossible and disobedience comes with a price. When she learns her master intends to breed her she knows she has to run. Pride soon learns if she is to survive in the wild, she must trust in the boy who promises her freedom, the same boy she was sent to hunt. With life and death hanging in the balance the two find themselves on the run from the Paranormal Task Force—officers who shoot first and ask questions later—as well as her master’s handlers. Can Pride flee the man who has held her captive since birth and find sanctuary in the arms of a boy who has captured her heart? Or will her master find her first?



Save Our City

Author : Diane Kalen-Sukra

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 44,40 MB

Release : 2019-04-08

Category :

ISBN : 9781926843421

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At a time when incivility appears to be on the rise and increasingly tolerated, Diane Kalen-Sukra's new book, Save Your City, is a vital call to action for communities and leaders everywhere. The book takes readers from the very beginning of democracy to the challenges being addressed by communities today. This special Municipal World edition contains a forward by George B. Cuff and an exclusive companion workbook.



Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Internals

Author : Kalen Delaney

Publisher : Microsoft Press

Page : 1244 pages

File Size : 42,59 MB

Release : 2009-03-11

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0735638225

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Delve inside the core SQL Server engine—and put that knowledge to work—with guidance from a team of well-known internals experts. Whether database developer, architect, or administrator, you’ll gain the deep knowledge you need to exploit key architectural changes—and capture the product’s full potential. Discover how SQL Server works behind the scenes, including: What happens internally when SQL Server builds, expands, shrinks, and moves databases How to use event tracking—from triggers to the Extended Events Engine Why the right indexes can drastically reduce your query execution time How to transcend normal row-size limits with new storage capabilities How the Query Optimizer operates Multiple techniques for troubleshooting problematic query plans When to force SQL Server to reuse a cached query plan—or create a new one What SQL Server checks internally when running DBCC How to choose among five isolation levels and two concurrency models when working with multiple concurrent users



The Bone Witch

Author : Rin Chupeco

Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.

Page : 383 pages

File Size : 43,13 MB

Release : 2017-03-07

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 1492635839

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"A high-fantasy Memoirs of a Geisha, Chupeco's latest excels in originality" —Kirkus Reviews A story of scorned witches, sinister curses, and resurrection, The Bone Witch is the start of a dark fantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of Serpent & Dove and The Cruel Prince. Tea can raise the dead, but resurrection comes at a price... When Tea accidentally resurrects her brother, Fox, from the dead, she learns she is different from the other witches in her family. Her gift for necromancy means that she's a bone witch, a title that makes her feared and ostracized by her community. But Tea finds solace and guidance with an older, wiser bone witch, who takes Tea and her brother to another land for training. In her new home, Tea puts all her energy into becoming an asha—one who can wield elemental magic. But dark forces are approaching quickly, and in the face of danger, Tea will have to overcome her obstacles...and make a powerful choice. Riveting and atmospheric, The Bone Witch is perfect for readers looking for witch novels for adults and teens stories with diverse representation and multicultural influences dark fantasy YA books and series original worldbuilding and captivating writing Praise for The Bone Witch: "A fantasy lover's fantasy" —Foreword Reviews "Mesmerizing. Chupeco (The Suffering) does a magnificent job of balancing an intimate narrative perspective with sweeping worldbuilding, crafting her tale within a multicultural melting pot of influences as she presses toward a powerful cliffhanger."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review "Chupeco delights us with a fascinating world and a rich atmosphere for a story that is exceptionally written from beginning to end."—Buzzfeed "Readers who enjoy immersing themselves in detail will revel in Chupeco's finely wrought tale. Game of Thrones fans may see shades of Daenerys Targaryen in Tea, as she gathers a daeva army to unleash upon the world. Whether she is in the right remains a question unanswered, but the ending makes it clear her story is only beginning." —Booklist The Bone Witch Trilogy: The Bone Witch (Book 1) The Heart Forger (Book 2) The Shadowglass (Book 3)



Taming Darkness Book 3

Author : Jessica Hall

Publisher : Jessica Hall

Page : 266 pages

File Size : 45,54 MB

Release :

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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In a world where nothing is as it seems, Aleera finds herself hunted, not just by her mates, but by a past that comes back to haunt her. Her connection to the Fae is both her greatest strength and her deepest peril. And when the Fae governments learn what she is, Aleera finds herself running from more than just her mates, now she must hide from the world. Bound by fate to not just one mate but four, each as sinister as the other. Darius with his demonic allure; Tobias, whose vampiric charm that is as deadly as it is enticing; Lycus, as savage as his Were-Fae lineage; and Kalen, whose pure Dark-Fae essence is as fascinating as it is terrifying. Each man seeks to claim her, dominate her, pull her into their shadowy embrace. Their intentions, draped in malice, at first threatened to shackle her, but after the truth comes to light, they learn Aleera is not their enemy but their savior. Now they must race against time to save the woman they’ve all fallen madly in love with, the same woman they tried to break. But as they race against time to save her, they realize a fundamental truth: Aleera is precisely where she wants to be. She is done with hiding and now seeks out those that threaten her. She is no pawn in this deadly game of power and darkness. She's the ultimate queen of the night. As the lines between friend and foe blur, she is forced to confront truths that challenge everything she once knew. Aleera learns that sometimes, darkness is but a mere shadow cast by the brightest light. What if the difference between dark and light is just an illusion? And what if the vengeance she seeks is intertwined with a love she never imagined? As the fae authorities seek to restrain her, they'll quickly grasp a chilling truth: revenge is an icy blade, especially when wielded by a woman who has not just Tempted Darkness, but has also Tasted and masterfully Tamed it. Author Note This book is book 3 of the darkness Series and cannot be read as a standalone. Book 1 Tempting Darkness Book 2 Tasting Darkness Book 3 Taming Darkness



Tasting Darkness Book 2

Author : Jessica Hall

Publisher : Jessica Hall

Page : 323 pages

File Size : 15,7 MB

Release :

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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I thought nothing could be worse than being fated to the Fae men who killed my parents, who saved me from being hunted down by a group of werewolves. I was so wrong. Forced back home with them, I became their prisoner. Tortured by their recruits. My life went from one nightmare into another, until they claimed me. They forced a bond on me that I didn’t want. Or so I thought. I’m fated to be theirs, to help strengthen them and their magic. But instead, I found my own strength. First, I tempted darkness, and now I've got a taste for it, there is nothing more addictive. They're becoming an addiction I don't want to kick. Little did they know, I was fast becoming theirs. With our bonds forged they can no longer decide if they hate me or love me. Maybe both, but now they'll see I can give as good as I can take. And taking is exactly what I plan on doing. Taking their magic and their hearts. If they're lucky, I won't break them the way they tried to break me because now they're realizing what true power is, and I hold it all. I am their keeper. Keeper of their power. Keeper of their darkest secrets. But more importantly, keeper of their souls.



The Lawyer's Song

Author : Hugh Duvall

Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing

Page : 138 pages

File Size : 32,58 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Attorney and client

ISBN : 1608443248

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The practice of law can be a gut-wrenching, high speed rollercoaster ride. A ride departing on the hour, every hour, day in and day out. Where its participants lock themselves in and brace for take-off. It can also be a slow float down a lazy river, traveling no faster than the current. Lawyers spend their lives taking these journeys, but they do not take them alone. The sole purpose of each is to help a client get from one place to another. The Lawyer's Song is a celebration of this profession, an exploration of the lawyer as guide. Hugh Duvall, a seasoned courtroom veteran, explores the various aspects of this work, from the passion to the pain, from the peaks to the post-journey reflections. Fellow lawyers pondering why they entered the profession and young folks considering taking the plunge will find understanding within these pages. The Lawyer's Song: Explores the complexity of legal practice, breaking it down into twenty separate topics. Discusses each topic in an entertaining, dual format - first presenting a vignette following a frontier guide in 1842 Oregon Territory and then discussing the same topic as it relates to the present day practice of law. Reinvigorates the battle-fatigued lawyer. Explains the challenges lawyers, especially trial lawyers, face on a day-to-day basis: Adhering to their oaths, negotiating fees, accepting the weight of responsibility, enduring the pain of defeat and savoring the intense satisfaction of assisting the client in achieving his or her goals. The worn and weathered attorney will emerge from reading The Lawyer's Song with renewed understanding, strength and purpose - ready to plunge head-first back into raging legal waters. The Lawyer's Song splits open the profession and lays it bare. The young student considering life as an attorney will find his or her view of this work changed, in a number of ways less romanticized and in others, more so. The Lawyer's Song is a song to "sooth the soul, to lift the spirit and celebrate our noble profession. If you are such a soul, it is a song for you. If you are not, if you are of the uninitiated, then hear our song." - from the Preface"



Downshadow

Author : Erik Scott De Bie

Publisher : Wizards of the Coast

Page : 325 pages

File Size : 29,12 MB

Release : 2010-01-26

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0786955856

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In the underbelly of the City of Splendors, a lone vigilante is sworn to rid Waterdeep of its most nefarious citizens Watchman by day, vigilante by night, Shadowbane keeps to himself as he surveys the labyrinth beneath the city of Waterdeep. It is his duty to ensure safety and order in his city, and he knows all of Waterdeep’s secrets. However, when a young woman—frightened and fleeing from unknown danger, with no idea of the hidden powers she possesses—arrives in the city, Shadowbane uncovers a secret plot, previously shielded even from his watchful eyes. When his friends start dying and the girl is kidnapped, Shadowbane must choose between the darkness and the light in his heart: to avenge the deaths of his friends, or to let the villain live to face—and possibly escape—justice. Downshadow is the third book in a series of standalone novels set in Waterdeep and the first book in the Shadowbane series.