Pocket Star E-Sampler


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A sampler of exclusive eBooks from bestselling and debut authors in genres such as romance, women’s fiction, thrillers, and urban fantasy. Featuring material from: The Dark Lady by Maire Claremont, Dangerous Sanctuary by Michelle Diener, Shooting Monkeys in a Barrel by S.G. Browne, The Devil’s Scribe by Alma Katsu, Unstoppable by Laura Griffin, The French Maid by Deborah Gonzales, The Outlaw Among Us by Nathan Dodge, Worth Dying For by Cindy Gerard, Capturing Angels by V.C. Andrews, Identity by Mark Hosack, His Very Own Girl by Carrie Lofty, Lifestyles of the Rich and Undead by Katie MacAlister, A Little More Scandal by Carrie Lofty, and Geekomancy by Michael R. Underwood.




Sampler Spree


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Indulge your passion for color and fabric with a smorgasbord of blocks to use in a quilt that's a visual feast. The fun begins with more than 100 beautiful quilt blocks that all finish at 6" square, making them perfect for using scraps and for easy mixing and matching. Whether you prefer traditional or modern, you'll find so much to love in the varied assortment of block designs. Susan Ache (you may know her as @yardgrl60 on Instagram) shares 50 expert tips throughout, plus step-by-step instructions for making half-square triangles, flying geese, stitch-and-flip corners, and more. Once your tantalizing blocks are stitched, arranging them in the stunning sampler quilt is sheer pleasure!










Behind The Stare


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Behind The Stare is a book geared for mid-level players seeking to improve their game and their bottom line. The concepts introduced are universal in nature and can be applied to all forms of poker. A poker game elicits an enormous number of behaviors in and around it. By becoming more aware of both yourself and those around you; you can improve your skills by learning where to focus your wits and resources. Review new statistical data about the game, its' players and how live games differ from Internet games. See how this information can help you create a more realistic perspective to the game itself. Discover the relationship between your expectations, your strategy and your results. Explore the social fabric that we are all a part of and how it affects the game of poker. The benefit comes both from improving certain skills while learning not to succumb to some basic instinctual responses. The payback for this knowledge is almost immediate and will last a lifetime.




New Uncommercial Samples


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These short stories first appeared in a literary magazine called 'All the Year Round' edited by Dickens. There were 7 stories in this particular collection published between December 1868 and June 1869. The first story is called Aboard Ship and begins with a rather idle person reminiscing about previous journeys while he waits onboard a Cunard Liner to begin his voyage to England.




Pelican Bay Stories: First in Series Sampler


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Download 3 first-in-series books from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Megan Matthews for FREE! Grab this box set to experience life in the action-packed, hilarious small-town of Pelican Bay. Former SEALS, billionaires, and an orchard owner who just wants to pay the bills will keep you laughing. SECURITY RISK A humorous romantic suspense from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Megan Matthews! The past is never far behind you. I didn’t expect to find my new next-door neighbor breaking into her aunt’s home. Or the random henchmen harassing her about a pile of missing diamonds. Tabitha Thompson is on the run from an abusive ex-boyfriend, and I desperately want to help. As a former Navy SEAL, I have the skills to deal with any idiot dishing out black eyes. My desire to protect her goes way beyond casual. But Tabitha pulls back when I show her I’m interested. Is it my back luck with women, or will she distrust all men forever? When Tabitha’s lies, drama, and ex-boyfriend catch up with her and things turn violent, I’ll fight to keep us both alive. If you love military heroes, then grab a copy of Security Risk and snuggle up with this small-town romantic suspense comedy. FAMILY BUSINESS Family bonds are at stake in the first Pelican Bay billionaire romance from USA TODAY Bestselling author Megan Matthews. We’ve all heard the story. Rich jerk pays a hot chick to be his fake fiancé, and they fall madly in love. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen this time. When my cousin offered $2 million to a family friend, I thought he’d lost his mind. Then I met her. Mari Chambers hasn’t been in America for two years, but now she’s here and alone. Her Guatemala humanitarian project needs more funding, and my cousin’s offer is the payday she can’t refuse no matter his conditions. She’ll put up with anything to get her money, but I can’t sit back and watch her crumble. I also won’t let her fall in love with anyone besides me. Mari’s about to find out there’s more than one billionaire in this town. I’m not as flashy as my cousin, but I’ll flicker all the lights to get her attention. What will my cousin do when I steal his fake fiancé? Love a twist on a classic trope? Read how this fake fiancé story plays out by grabbing a copy of Family Business today! For fans of the Pelican Bay Security series. This is your chance to visit with more of your favorite characters. OUR FIRST HOLIDAY Bank balance: Zero Farm Bills: Due I’m going to lose the Halliday family farm. I promised to save the place when my father let me take over, but the buildings are crumbling around us. There’s no time to focus on anything but staying above water. We’re not ready for a guest in the unfinished bed-and-breakfast, but that doesn’t stop the town busybody from finding us a hesitant visitor. Let’s hope my adorable Alaskan Malamute puppy wins Ember’s heart. Maybe then she won’t notice the peeling wallpaper, squeaky steps, or the bill collectors knocking on the door. Right when I’m at my breaking point, Ember tells me her secret. One that will change everything. If she can only get me to listen. For fans of Pelican Bay and holiday romances. Grab this relaxed Christmas story from USA TODAY Bestselling author Megan Matthews.




Computational Science – ICCS 2022


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The four-volume set LNCS 13350, 13351, 13352, and 13353 constitutes the proceedings of the 22ndt International Conference on Computational Science, ICCS 2022, held in London, UK, in June 2022.* The total of 175 full papers and 78 short papers presented in this book set were carefully reviewed and selected from 474 submissions. 169 full and 36 short papers were accepted to the main track; 120 full and 42 short papers were accepted to the workshops/ thematic tracks. *The conference was held in a hybrid format




Frontier Life


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How to Write Short Stories - With Samples


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Ring Lardner has been one of America's most popular short story writers for nearly a century and here is his guide for any budding writers. This classic work was originally published in 1924 and is now being republished here with a brand new introductory biography of the author.