Thanks to Nicki


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After a busy summer training Sprocket, the service dog she has been raising, Nicki's school year gets off to a rough start as she works on reconciling her two best friends, accepting that Sprocket will soon leave for placement with someone who needs




Nicki


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For use in schools and libraries only. When ten-year-old Nicki agrees to help her mother raise Sprocket, a mixed breed shelter dog destined to become a service dog, Nicki soon discovers the ups and downs of raising a dog, while she experiences strained relationships at school.




The Last Chance Hotel


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Readers looking for an enchanting read, a story of overcoming the odds, or a tale of suspense will love this traditional Agatha Christie, who-dun-it mystery, matched and raised by a hint of magic. Seth is a kitchen boy at the remote Last Chance Hotel. His father has long ago left, leaving him imprisoned until he is old enough to set out on his own. If there's any hope he has, it's to be the greatest chef that ever lived... just like his father. One night, a band of magicians begin to arrive to participate in a secret meeting -- a Prospect Selection Procedure to determine the most talented magicians in the world, judged by their leader Dr. Thallonius. Seth has one task: to make Dr. Thallonius the greatest dessert he's ever tasted. Then, maybe he will help Seth find a way to freedom. But when the doors to the private meeting open, and Dr. Thallonius lay dead on the floor, the group blames the dessert, which means that it's Seth who will pay the price. But Seth knows he's innocent, and only has so much time to eliminate each suspect and prove his innocence.




With All Due Respect


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The New York Times and USA Today bestseller A revealing, dramatic, deeply personal book about the most significant events of our time, written by the former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley is widely admired for her forthright manner (“With all due respect, I don’t get confused”), her sensitive approach to tragic events, and her confident representation of America’s interests as our Ambassador to the United Nations during times of crisis and consequence. In this book, Haley offers a first-hand perspective on major national and international matters, as well as a behind-the-scenes account of her tenure in the Trump administration. This book reveals a woman who can hold her own—and better—in domestic and international power politics, a diplomat who is unafraid to take a principled stand even when it is unpopular, and a leader who seeks to bring Americans together in divisive times.




You're the One That I Haunt


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The devil went down to Georgia . . . Nicki Styx has always known that the devil's in the details—but does he have to move in next door, too? Worse, he won't take no for an answer. Nicki would never leave her beloved boyfriend, ER doc Joe Bascombe, but hell hath no fury like a devil scorned. He's determined to make Nicki's life a living hell—even if it means exposing Nicki as an unwilling ghoulfriend to the dead. Now, just when she was getting used to being able to see and hear—and help—spirits, Nicki's got a whole new set of problems. With ghosts descending from all sides, the bereaved knocking down her door, and Joe trying to take things to the next level, Nicki may finally be in over her head. It would be so easy to dance with the devil . . . but if Nicki crosses over to the dark side, she may never leave.




The Last Quarter


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Could this be her second chance at life and love? Fiercely independent barrister Zara Pritchard never planned on returning to her hometown of Glengarrick, but a shock breast cancer diagnosis while pregnant with her son forces her to rely on others for a change. For Dr Ryan Dunlop, Glengarrick is exactly the place he needs to avoid the spotlight after a simple mistake as an AFL club doctor almost cost him his career. As soon as the dust has settled, he intends to return to Queensland. At least that's the plan until he falls hard for the first woman he meets in town. But Zara doesn't have time for romance. She's too busy with a new business venture and raising Finn, whose DNA she needs to keep a secret. Can Ryan convince Zara he's the one for her and Finn? And if Zara opens her heart to Ryan, will his feelings for her change when he discovers the truth about her past?




The Nicki Sosebee Stories Box Set 1: Books 1-7


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Nicki Sosebee is not your typical romance heroine. She works hard and plays even harder, curses like a sailor, and loves a good time…all to protect her broken heart. Nicki’s ready to make a better life for herself—if only she can stay alive long enough to reap the rewards. Follow her adventures in the first seven books of the series. No News is Good News – Nicki’s been learning the ropes as a novice investigative reporter. The job’s been boring…until now, probably because her small Colorado town seems sleepy. One of Winchester’s bad boys has been locked up for arson, but Nicki soon finds there’s a whole lot more to the story. Her naïveté gets her in hot water at every turn, but her gorgeous best friend Sean Ramsey, self-employed motorcycle mechanic, helps keep her in check. Nicki's been burning a candle for her cocky, hunky friend, but nothing will come of that unrequited love, even though she's always looking for a second chance. Meaning Sean is also distracting. And Nicki really needs to pay attention so she can write her first headline story…before her name ends up in the obituary section. Bad News Travels Fast – Nicki’s got it bad for her best friend Sean, but she doesn’t see her unrequited lust for him getting quenched anytime soon, so she buries herself in work. Shortly after interviewing a county commissioner, Nicki discovers that bad news travels fast when the commissioner’s office assistant turns up dead. But one guy’s bad news jumpstarts Nicki’s nose for news, and she relishes the chance to do some investigative reporting. All the News (that’s fit to print) – Just as Nicki’s love life starts heating up, a sexual predator roaming the streets of Winchester strikes fear in the hearts of the women in town. Nowhere is safe. Nicki investigates…and when she discovers the criminal in a place she least suspects, there’s no one who can save her. In the News – When a rash of robberies hits the downtown Winchester area, Nicki begins reporting the damage, hoping to help law enforcement bring the culprit to justice. It’s not long before she discovers that there’s far more to the story than the petty crimes she’s reporting. Spreading the News – Thanks to Sean, Nicki’s starting to pay lots more attention to what the politicians around Winchester are doing—and she decides to do something about it. When the City Council draws a line between the haves and have nots, Nicki decides to take a stand, and it won’t make her popular around her hometown.Meanwhile, Nicki finds herself in a love triangle and she thinks she knows what she wants…but does she really? Breaking News – Just as Nicki starts to figure out that her beloved town of Winchester maybe isn’t so safe or idyllic, she discovers even worse secrets that have been buried and ignored. When the teenage daughter of a Winchester lawyer is kidnapped, Nicki gets a glimpse of the darker elements of her town, leaving her wondering how she can use her position to expose what she’s found. Bad News First – Disillusioned, Nicki starts to believe she is nothing but a tiny cog in a big machine, and as she opens her eyes to all that’s around her, her life begins to fall apart. For the first time, she sees how deep the corruption goes in Winchester, so she does what she knows best—she reports what she finds, starting with the bad news first. If you like strong, sassy heroines and the hunky, rugged men they pine for in the backdrop of a small town hiding dark secrets, then you’ll love the Nicki Sosebee Stories!




Thanks to Nicki


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Ten-year-old Nicki Fleming is about to start fifth grade. She has spent the summer on her Colorado ranch working with Sprocket, the service dog she has been training, and helping her mother, who is expecting twins. In addition, Nicki's best friend Becca was away all summer, and Nicki has gotten to be close friends with Kris, one of the new girls at their school. The start of a new school year is usually an exciting time for Nicki, but this year it's laced with sadness because it means that Sprocket will soon leave for advanced training and eventual placement with a person with special needs. Starting school is also more challenging this year because it means trying to maintain close friendships with both Kris and Becca, who don't know each other very well. Can Nicki find a way to let Sprocket go AND to keep both Kris and Becca close?




Nicki Sosebee in Love: A Complete Romance Series (14-Book Box Set)


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Steamy contemporary romance author Jade C. Jamison’s “series full of twist and turns, action and adventure, all mixed with love and passion” (Goodreads reviewer Amy) is together for the first time in this complete collection, perfect for both new and longtime readers. Follow “funny, tough, sexy vixen” (Goodreads reviewer Sue) Nicki Sosebee, a woman trying to make a better life for herself as an investigative reporter and figuring out how to move on from her mostly unrequited lust for her best friend, motorcycle mechanic Sean Ramsey. He’s not willing to commit and she’s not ready for another broken heart. Danger, mystery, and plenty of steam follow Nicki as she tries to save her sleepy Colorado town and find her happily ever after…but not without a few bumps in the road first. “[W]hat probably hit me the most was just how quickly this first book flies by. It's definitely one of those ‘I can't put down’ and ‘read in one sitting’ type of books - the whole series is, really.” Backstage Blogs “This whole series has been leading up to this story [book #13] and it was worth every sleepless night I spent reading the previous books, the angst, and the tears… especially when I got to the epilogue. Oh, how happy that made me! I won’t say a word that will give anything away. Just know that it is all worth it. I promise. I want to grab every reader I know and tell them to start on this series!! Now! Today!!” Mary Lou, The Page Princess “I like that Nicki’s life isn’t perfect. She has job troubles, financial struggles, and her life isn’t always roses and sunshine. Her life is real. She faces real problems and real emotions and I love it! Jamison has created a world that is realistic but in such a way that you can’t wait to see what happens next. Her writing style is fluid and grounded in really knowing her characters. I continue to be a serious fan! Recommend! Recommend! Recommend!” Shannon, My Secret Book Spot “Jade definitely ups the bar in intrigue, danger, and HOTNESS!!” Elizabeth, Perusing Princesses




The Routledge Companion to Social Media and Politics


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Social media are now widely used for political protests, campaigns, and communication in developed and developing nations, but available research has not yet paid sufficient attention to experiences beyond the US and UK. This collection tackles this imbalance head-on, compiling cutting-edge research across six continents to provide a comprehensive, global, up-to-date review of recent political uses of social media. Drawing together empirical analyses of the use of social media by political movements and in national and regional elections and referenda, The Routledge Companion to Social Media and Politics presents studies ranging from Anonymous and the Arab Spring to the Greek Aganaktismenoi, and from South Korean presidential elections to the Scottish independence referendum. The book is framed by a selection of keystone theoretical contributions, evaluating and updating existing frameworks for the social media age.




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