Storm of the Seven Sins


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In a world poisoned by revenge, love is the only salvation. Now bonded as skúma and familiar, Eva and Ari can read each other’s minds—and hearts. They’re an unbeatable warrior pair, and now that they’ve confessed their love for each other, their path forward should be clear…together. But the Executor’s disappearance has driven a wedge between them. Eva’s more determined than ever to march against the Commonwealths and put an end to the man she despises. And much as he would like to see the Executor dead, uniting the Houses comes at a price that Ari’s not willing to pay. When a strike against the Brotherhood stronghold sends the resistance into chaos, Ari and Eva find themselves on opposite sides of a deadly conflict. As Eva’s newfound powers spiral out of control, and Ari faces unexpected revelations, the rift between them widens. In a world beset by shifting loyalties and awakening magic, the two must face the possibility of a future apart if they want to survive and bring the Commonwealths down. Author's Note If Fourth Wing and Divergent had a love child, it would be this series. Can’t resist fierce girls with swords, infuriating guys with hearts of gold, a plot that twists and turns when you least expect it, and star-crossed lovers who fight to the death by each other’s sides? Then this is the series for you.




Seven Sins


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Siege of the Seven Sins


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In a world on the brink of war, love is the deadliest battle. Rogue assassins Eva Marteinn and Ari Westergaard have escaped the restrictive world of the Commonwealth, but the battle is far from over. Eva is the formidable weapon the Commonwealth wants, and they’ll stop at nothing to get her back. Plus Eva is keeping a devastating secret from Ari: the victory against the Commonwealth the two have been fighting for is doomed to break their hearts. For years, Ari has seen Eva as his temptation and his secret, his virtue and his sin. Now that they’re finally free, he wants what he’s been craving—to start a new life with her. Only one thing stands in his way: her ability to control the new powers that have grown even stronger as she nears the rebel stronghold. When Ari and Eva join the rebellion, Ari must find a place in a new society that sees him as nothing more than a Commonwealth murderer. Meanwhile Eva faces an impossible decision. She can be the face of a revolution and cast aside the boy she loves, or she can abandon everything she’s fought for to stand by his side. Can Eva find a way to fight for freedom without sacrificing her heart? Author's Note If you can’t resist fierce girls with swords, infuriating guys with hearts of gold, a plot that twists and turns when you least expect it, and star-crossed lovers who fight to the death by each other’s sides, then this is the book for you. WINNER of the 2022 Silver IPPY Award in Young Adult Fiction FINALIST for the 2020 Foreword INDIES Award in Young Adult Fiction WINNER of the 2022 Gold Moonbeam Award for Best Book Series With the propulsive action and addictive romance of Shatter Me, the high-stakes twists-and-turns of The Hunger Games, and the fantastical world-building of From Blood and Ash, this second book in the award-winning, slow-burn, romantic dystopian fantasy Seven Sins series will pull you in, break your heart, and never let you go. “This is easily one of the best books I've ever read. Siege of the Seven Sins has it all—heart-stopping action, breathtaking characters, high stakes, and a thrilling story, all wrapped up in beautiful prose.”— Madeline Dyer, SIBA-award-winning author of the Untamed series “Thrilling, heart-wrenching, and blood-pumping.”— Karissa Laurel, author of the Stormbourne Chronicles “A series everyone should know about.”—M. Lynn, USA Today bestselling author of The Queens of the Fae series




Sacrifice of the Seven Sins


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In a ruthless world where love is a death sentence, one boy must choose between his heart and his duty. When Ari Westergaard first encounters the fierce Eva Marteinn, she stands resolute as she reluctantly condemns a man to death. Her bravery captivates him...and captures his heart. But in the oppressive Commonwealth, where even friendship is a capital offense, Ari must bury his growing attraction deep within. As Ari grapples with his forbidden emotions, his childhood friend Gentian's compassion for the weak puts them both in peril. Caught between loyalty and the law, Ari makes a dangerous choice that seals their fates forever. Discover the gripping prequel to the Seven Sins series, where love is the deadliest sin of all. Author's Note Experience the dramatic opening scene of Sword of the Seven Sins from Ari's point of view! This novella can be read as a prequel or after Sword. Fans of Divergent and Fourth Wing will love this twisty, fast-paced dystopian romantasy series. Praise for the Seven Sins Series WINNER, North Carolina Indie Author Award for Young Adult Fiction WINNER, Silver IPPY Award for YA Fiction WINNER, Gold Moonbeam Award for Best Book Series 2x FINALIST, Foreword INDIES Award in YA Fiction SHORTLISTED, Manly Wade Wellman Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy "A series everyone should know about." —M. Lynn, USA Today bestselling author of The Queens of the Fae series




Sword of the Seven Sins


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In a society governed by the code of the Seven Sins, love is forbidden - so falling for her mentor will force Eva to make an impossible choice...




The Sinner's Guide


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The Seven Sins


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A wealthy Vegas casino owner must sort through his shady past to find a threat to his empire—and the city—in this action-packed thriller. To Dream . . . To Dare . . . To Win . . . The ancient motto, inscribed in Latin on a mysterious golden medallion, recovered from the ruins of the Roman Empire, has guided Michael Tiranno to heights few men have achieved. Once an orphaned farm boy in his native Sicily, Michael made millions by mastering the intricate world of high finance. Now he is the fabulously wealthy owner of Las Vegas’s The Seven Sins, the grandest and most extravagant casino in the world. The lavish resort embodies the personal philosophy fueled by his lust for power: the greater the risk, the greater the reward. But he also has secrets, secrets that he and Naomi Burns, his driven corporate attorney and confidante, have gone to great lengths to bury. When an enemy from the past threatens to undermine everything he has built, his dark history must now be uncovered. Together, they must tear open painful scars in Michael’s heart and soul to discover the true identity of their unknown foe—before all of Las Vegas pays the price for Michael Tiranno’s realized dreams . . . The Seven Sins is a globe-spanning saga of one man’s spectacular rise from rags to riches, the sins that brought him there, and the insidious vendetta that may cost him everything. Praise for The Seven Sins “The Godfather meets the TV series Las Vegas in this collision of money and power. . . . Land’s books ooze adrenaline, but the over-the-top action is nicely supported by flesh-and-blood characters. He hits on all cylinders here. Expect fans of high-octane thrillers to be clamoring for more Tiranno the Tyrant.” —Booklist “This breathless, violent first in a new thriller series. . . . Nonstop action and a dizzying array of exotic locales make this great fun to read.” —Publishers Weekly




Star Trek: Seven Deadly Sins


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PRIDE. GREED. ENVY. WRATH. LUST. GLUTTONY. SLOTH. The Seven Deadly Sins delineate the path to a person’s downfall, the surest way to achieve eternal damnation. But there is a way out, a way to reclaim salvation: blame it on the demons—taunting you, daring you to embrace these sins—and you shall be free. The painful truth is that these impulses live inside all ofus, inside all sentient beings. But alas, one person’s sin may be anotherbeing’s virtue. The pride of the Romulan Empire is laid bare in "The First Peer," by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore. A Ferengi is measured by his acquisition of profit. "Reservoir Ferengi," by David A. McIntee, depicts the greed that drives that need. The Cardassians live in a resource-poor system, surrounded by neighbors whohave much more. The envy at the heart of Cardassian drive is "The Slow Knife,"by James Swallow. The Klingons have tried since the time of Kahless to harness their wrath withan honor code, but they haven’t done so, as evidenced in "The Unhappy Ones,"by Keith R.A. DeCandido. Humans’ darkest impulses run free in the Mirror Universe. "Freedom Angst," by Britta Burdett Dennison, illustrates the lust that drives many there. The Borg’s desire to add to their perfection is gluttonous and deadly in "Revenant," by Marc D. Giller. To be a Pakled is to live to up to the ideal of sloth in "Work Is Hard," by Greg Cox.




Creativity


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Creativity: Research, Development, and Practice, Third Edition, summarizes the research on the development, expression, and enhancement of creativity. It draws from the full range of disciplines studying creativity, including psychology, business, education, economics, philosophy, neuroscience, and more. This volume includes exploration of research on the nature/nurture debate, what influences creativity, how creativity is related to personality, how social context may affect creativity, mental health, and its relation to creativity, gender differences, and how creativity is related to and differs from, invention, innovation, imagination, and adaptability. The third edition has been thoroughly updated, with a new chapter on psychometrics and substantial updates on the biology and neuroscience of creativity, politics, and creative cognition. It includes quotations, graphics, boxed controversial issues, and biographical examples from unambiguously creative individuals. - Summarizes research from the full range of perspectives on creativity - Includes a new chapter on the psychometrics of creativity - Distinguishes controlled cognition from associative and intuitive cognition - Features substantial updates on the biology and neuroscience of creativity - Explores creativity research relating to media, business and leadership - Addresses the big issues, including cultural differences, traditional intelligence, computer and animal creativity, and more




The Perfection Storm


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At some point, youre going to find yourself right in the middle of a storm and strong winds. Youre going to feel like youve been tossed across the room like a rag doll and youre about to lose it. In this book, Marcia, your ships captain, will guide you through a series of seven steps to help you establish a mind-set that will enhance your spiritual growth as you go through lifes storms. Her life experiences will aid in counseling you to make sure your anchor holds, and grips a solid rock. No matter how hard your storm is or will be, Psalm 1:3 (NKJV) says, You will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water. The winds can come to bend and sway you, but they will not break you. So as you read The Perfection Storm, keep in mind that if you, a friend, or a loved one is going through a storm, dont worry about getting a little wet. Simply dance in the rain.