New Releases by Heather Morris

This title looks at all the significant individuals and events of the Tudor era: Henry VIII, Thomas More and the break with Rome, Francis Drake and the Armada; the reign of Elizabeth and the roles played by Mary Queen of Scots and the Earl of Essex. Everyday life is discussed, including life for rich and poor, differences between town and country life, education, ships and seafaring, food and entertainment, medicine and health, art, theatre and exploration.

Is there a better phrase to start a story than "No Shit, There I Was..."? If you hear someone start with that phrase, you know it''s going to be worth listening carefully. That''s how all the craziest - and most interesting - stories start. And then we turned a bunch of speculative fiction authors loose on that phrase.

The Great Tome series continues with The Great Tome of Darkest Horrors and Unspeakable Evils. This volume features eleven tales revolving around monsters, evil aliens, and otherworldly entities. Includes: The Black Lady by Taylor Harbin Breath of the Black God by Robert Lee Whittaker Hybrid by Lucas Pederson Bone Man and the Sleeping Kings by Heather Morris Back for Blood by Milo James Fowler Pillar of Fire by N. Immanuel Velez Twenty Steps by Francis Sparks The Taking of Michael McConnelly by Kevin Wallis Pavlov''s Dogs by James Dorr Metamorphosis by Barbara Harvey Carter A Candle for Imbolc by Julie Ann Dawson

Before returning from his most recent tour in the U.S. Army, Jonathan Doone had spent his whole life running from commitment and home. A surprise visit from a private investigator leaves Jonathan with a life changing letter in his hands. Now he''s forced to make a decision that could potentially change everything he has ever believed in. Lizzie Kentis was a faithfully devoted sister and aunt until tragedy struck leaving her to fill the role of a single mother. But that could all change when a handsome soldier shows up staking a claim on things Lizzie''s not ready to part with. While Jonathan and Lizzie try to find a middle ground and work things out, they start to have feelings that neither one is comfortable with. Although Jonathan has the ultimate say in where Lizzie''s path will lead, could they possibly make it all work or be at odds forever?

In the wake of her initiation to Niteo and Jim''s subsequent escape from prison, Cassie finds that history is about to repeat itself; but this time she must decide whether she will be destroyed or empowered. In the continuation of her story, Cassie encounters life as a member of power, a wife, and a mother. As the society prepares for Jim''s inevitable return to Castellum and the arrival of the prophetic child, Cassie begins to see just how critical her role is and will be, and she can''t help but wonder if she is truly intended for this kind of extraordinary life, or whether she may have made the biggest mistake of all.

Amie''s life has been full of hurt and disappointment therefore she vows to never let anyone close to her again. That is until an angel on Earth, Amelia Blake, makes her acquaintance and an offer Amie can''t refuse. Learning to let someone in proves to be easier than she thought, until she meets Amelia''s oldest son Aaron. Will Aaron get close to Amie and make her fall in love again? Aaron has made the biggest bet of his life and the outcome isn''t quite what he bargained for. Running home to lick his wounds seems to humble the run-away eldest Blake sibling and makes him realize how far he''s veered off the path he originally set out on years ago. And with a promise to never let another woman close enough to hurt him, can he keep his mother''s newest project from changing his mind?

Audrey''s dream of a husband and children isn''t happening as quickly as she had planned. Two of her brothers have found happiness but she hasn''t even come close. Walking the straight line her entire life has left her feeling like she''s missing out on something big. So when she meets Maysen she allows herself to let loose and live. For one night at least. But not being able to get in touch with the one man she can''t forget about is torture. Especially when she has something very important to talk to him about. Will Audrey find her Prince Charming or give up trying? Maysen''s life has been about helping his mother and trying to find that golden opportunity for his own repair shop. But finding out his family has an old garage they want to close down, he then realizes that might be just what he''s been searching for. If only the girl that got away could be found and stop haunting his days. And nights. She''s on his mind every second but there''s nothing he can do but move on. Will Maysen take the opportunity of a lifetime or continue chasing the ghosts of Miss Right?

In the small town of Colvin, Oklahoma two friends cross that line between friends and lovers which alters their futures together and apart.After their night together, Karlie feels as if running away to LA and a high profile photographer''s life is the best option for her to avoid more heart break and the shame that she believes Aiden feels. All the while Aiden is left in Colvin to move on with his life and he does just that by never leaving and buying his own land and ranch.Eight years later when Karlie returns to help care for her father, Karlie and Aiden are forced to realize that time didn''t heal all of those wounds or make the feelings dissipate between them. They gravitate towards each other''s comfort and familiarity but the fact that each has a significant other in the picture puts a strain on their road to reconciliation. Will Karlie and Aiden find their way back to each other?

This book is for those either starting a small business online or for an existing business owner looking to reach the growing number of online shoppers.It outlines basic business strategies, tools and resources needed to run a business online in addition to the security considerations and legal obligations for small businesses. Readers will learn how to build and manage a website from scratch with an emphasis on using an all-in-one Internet and web hosting service to create a secure and easy-to-navigate e-commerce site. As online marketplaces continue to be a good platform for existing and new business people to market and sell products, ebay.co.uk and Amazon.co.uk marketplace are explored in two separate chapters. This series of vibrant books will teach you exactly what you need to know using A friendly, visual approach Easy-to-understand language Practical hands-on tasks Full-colour large format screenshots To build your confidence and help you to get the most out of your computer, practical hints, tips and shortcuts feature on every page: § ALERT!- Explains and provides practical solutions to the most commonly encountered problems § HOT TIPS- Time and effort saving shortcuts § SEE ALSO... - Points you to other related tasks and information § DID YOU KNOW? - Additional features to explore § WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?- Jargon and technical terms explained in plain English

Full-color, concise coverage of Pinterest—the wildly popular virtual pinboard With Pinterest Kickstart, you can kick back and start enjoying the cool features of the unique social networking site that connects you to other users worldwide based on shared tastes and interests. This handy, full-color guide provides you with a quick deep dive into Pinterest—what it is and how to use it; practical projects for individuals and groups; and some advanced techniques. The chapters move you quickly through initial set up to exploring the most popular Pinners to finding other appealing boards to creating your own boards. See how it’s done with tons of color screenshots that offer the same experience you’ll see onscreen 25+ project ideas of different kinds of boards—grouping décor ideas; planning and documenting home improvement projects; planning an event and organizing guests and vendors; fundraising for a non-profit; collecting genealogy information; and more Get undocumented strategies and solutions from “Now You Know” sidebars Learn ways to use Pinterest for your business Take this portable guide anywhere

Keep your Mac running at peak performance—or restore it to like-new condition! Save time and money by solving everyday Mac problems yourself. The Healthy Mac: Preventive Care, Practical Diagnostics, and Proven Remedies shows you how to diagnose, declutter, and debug your Mac and keep it running smoothly. You’ll find expert tips for making your Mac boot up quickly, managing updates, safeguarding your Mac from malware, installing software, securing your Mac and your network, solving issues that crop up long after your warranty has expired, and much more. Avoid costly repairs, lost data, and inconvenient downtime with this one-of-a-kind guide! Optimize your data, free up hard drive space, and create an organized filing system Remove unwanted programs Customize OS X to suit the way you work Optimize iTunes and share media over your network and devices Use Mail to mitigate spam, organize contacts, and manage messages Personalize Safari, manage bookmarks, and stay safe online Harness Mountain Lion and customize its features Secure your Mac and protect your personal data Safeguard your network from intrusion Share data safely and seamlessly between your Mac and Windows PC Speed up the boot process and increase performance

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Research your family history online with confidence This practical book will have you achieving immediate results using: a friendly, visual approach simple language practical, task-based examples large, full-colour screenshots.

This text equips teachers with a range of practical resources to help children who are having difficulties learning the basic skills of spelling. Offering a range of activities and games to engage children and encourage motivation in the classroom, the book provides ready-to-use material that doesn''t need preparation.

33 Ways to Help with Spelling equips teachers and teaching assistants with a wide range of practical resources to help children who are having difficulties learning the basic skills of spelling. Offering a range of activities and games to engage children and encourage motivation in the classroom, this essential classroom companion provides ready-to-use material that doesn’t need lengthy forward preparation. Activities include auditory and visual mnemonics, phonetics and tactile tasks. These practical and fun ideas incorporate a variety of learning styles, using kinaesthetic and auditory techniques, that put the emphasis on ‘games’ rather than ‘work’. The activities are especially suitable for teaching assistants working with individuals or small groups. The book works step-by-step through practical activities which: keep children motivated and enjoying learning don''t require extensive knowledge or experience from the adult are adult-led so children don''t have the opportunity to repeat mistakes are grouped into different basic skills, so teachers can choose the activity best suited for the child’s needs have clear, concise and pedagogically sound reasons for the activity include extension activity where appropriate to challenge pupils. Aimed mainly at primary pupils, secondary teachers will also find this book invaluable to use with pupils who are falling behind. The series facilitates good inclusive provision and is a resource from which useful ideas and materials can be taken without having to plough through chapters of theory and research.